Nestle acquires Sweet Earth
The world's biggest food and drinks company is placing its bets on organic and health-conscious foods. This week, Nestle bought Sweet Earth, a California husband-and-wife startup company that makes vegan meals.
The world's biggest food and drinks company is placing its bets on organic and health-conscious foods. This week, Nestle bought Sweet Earth, a California husband-and-wife startup company that makes vegan meals.
Height may affect risk of prostate cancer, new research says
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the CDC, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the US, with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. We know age, race and family history can affect a man's risk, but now researchers say so can a man's height.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the CDC, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the US, with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. We know age, race and family history can affect a man's risk, but now researchers say so can a man's height.
4 ways to reset your health this fall
With Labor Day behind us and summer vacation over, it's time to reset your health. Say goodbye to the barbecues, burgers and ice creams.
With Labor Day behind us and summer vacation over, it's time to reset your health. Say goodbye to the barbecues, burgers and ice creams.
As kids go to college, parents face empty nests
Rhonda and Corby Carter's house used to be full of kids, but now it's pretty quiet.
Rhonda and Corby Carter's house used to be full of kids, but now it's pretty quiet.
Binge-watching your favorite TV show could hurt your sleep
Now that more than 60% of American households have access to a video streaming service, binge- watching has become almost a national past time. You have probably been there: you start watching your favorite TV show, and then you can't stop. WebMD Chief Medical Editor Dr. Hansa Bhargava says she's been caught in the sticky web of binge-watching. "Oh, my god, absolutely," Dr. Bhargava says. ...
Now that more than 60% of American households have access to a video streaming service, binge- watching has become almost a national past time. You have probably been there: you start watching your favorite TV show, and then you can't stop. WebMD Chief Medical Editor Dr. Hansa Bhargava says she's been caught in the sticky web of binge-watching. "Oh, my god, absolutely," Dr. Bhargava says. ...
Mom shamed by teacher for giving son chocolate milk
A blogger and clothes designer was appalled at the response she got for sending her son to school with a chocolate milk in his lunchbox.
A blogger and clothes designer was appalled at the response she got for sending her son to school with a chocolate milk in his lunchbox.
Pregnant woman with ovarian cancer delivers healthy boy
When Aleks Patete and her husband, Dominic, found out she was pregnant last November they were excited. But that joy suddenly turned into fear. During a routine ultrasound, hospital staff noticed a cyst on her ovary and diagnosed Aleks with ovarian cancer.
When Aleks Patete and her husband, Dominic, found out she was pregnant last November they were excited. But that joy suddenly turned into fear. During a routine ultrasound, hospital staff noticed a cyst on her ovary and diagnosed Aleks with ovarian cancer.
App may help recovery from concussion symptoms
If your teen has ever had a concussion, you know doctors usually recommend limited screen time. The idea is to keep their brains from becoming overstimulated.
If your teen has ever had a concussion, you know doctors usually recommend limited screen time. The idea is to keep their brains from becoming overstimulated.
Annual Wigs 4 Kids Gala Sept. 9
A charity that helps to lift the spirits of kids facing serious health issues is setting the stage for a magical evening.
A charity that helps to lift the spirits of kids facing serious health issues is setting the stage for a magical evening.
US clears first 'living drug' for tough childhood leukemia
WASHINGTON (AP) - Opening a new era in cancer care, the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first treatment that genetically engineers patients' own blood cells into an army of assassins to seek and destroy childhood leukemia.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Opening a new era in cancer care, the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first treatment that genetically engineers patients' own blood cells into an army of assassins to seek and destroy childhood leukemia.
Man on a mission - breast cancer awareness stunt gathers support
One man is on a mission to raise awareness for the American Cancer Society -- and he isn't afraid to sport his pink.
One man is on a mission to raise awareness for the American Cancer Society -- and he isn't afraid to sport his pink.
Reducing inflammation could cut risk of heart attack, research says
You know diet, exercise, not smoking and lowering cholesterol can all lower your risk of heart disease. But what about inflamation?
You know diet, exercise, not smoking and lowering cholesterol can all lower your risk of heart disease. But what about inflamation?
Research shows how inflammation and heart disease are linked
It's been proven that a healthy diet and exercise can lower your risk for heart disease, along with lowering your cholesterol.
It's been proven that a healthy diet and exercise can lower your risk for heart disease, along with lowering your cholesterol.
Health professionals report cases where people put sunscreen on their eyeballs to watch eclipse
A health professional in California reported cases where eclipse-viewers sought medical treatment because they put sunscreen on their eyeballs to view last week’s solar eclipse.
A health professional in California reported cases where eclipse-viewers sought medical treatment because they put sunscreen on their eyeballs to view last week’s solar eclipse.
Google's new tool tries to help those fighting depression
Depression often goes undetected, which means it often goes untreated, too. Google is trying to help with a new tool.
Depression often goes undetected, which means it often goes untreated, too. Google is trying to help with a new tool.
Man Up! For Better Health event Aug. 26
Bill Luse, President 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit, and Armond Harris, Co-founder of Run this Town Detroit, join us in studio to tell us more about the Man Up! For Better Health event.
Bill Luse, President 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit, and Armond Harris, Co-founder of Run this Town Detroit, join us in studio to tell us more about the Man Up! For Better Health event.
Henry Ford Hospital helps moms with prenatal care
Henry Ford Hospital is bringing moms together for prenatal care, and its benefits go beyond having a healthy baby.
Henry Ford Hospital is bringing moms together for prenatal care, and its benefits go beyond having a healthy baby.
The Doctor Is In: Group Prenatal Care
Group prenatal care is a growing trend where moms-to-be with similar due dates receive prenatal care in a group setting.
Group prenatal care is a growing trend where moms-to-be with similar due dates receive prenatal care in a group setting.
Doctor brothers save man's life after golf course heart attack
In early August there is a golf tournament at Plum Hollow and playing in that tournament is a 61-year-old Novi man who was feeling until he got to the third hole.
In early August there is a golf tournament at Plum Hollow and playing in that tournament is a 61-year-old Novi man who was feeling until he got to the third hole.
Walking your dog means better health for both of you
One of the biggest benefits of having a dog is that extra exercise you get when you take your pup for a walk.
One of the biggest benefits of having a dog is that extra exercise you get when you take your pup for a walk.